Microsorum punctatum (Fishtail fern)
Evergreen, low-maintenance, tropical plant with glossy, strap-like fonds that fork into crested, fish-tial tips. Grows up to 60 cm tall and wide, shade-loving epiphyte or container plant. Partial shade or indirect sunlight, loose, organic-rich, and very well-drained soil, or an epiphytic bark blend for container growing. Keep the soil or growing medium consistently moist, allowing the top inch to dry out slightly between waterings.
14 in stock
ZK80.00
14 in stock
Microsorum punctatum (Fishtail Fern)
Microsorum punctatum, commonly known as the Fishtail Fern, is a hardy evergreen fern prized for its attractive, glossy green fronds with distinctive forked tips that resemble a fish's tail. It is an excellent choice for adding lush, tropical greenery to shaded gardens, patios, courtyards, and indoor spaces.
This low-maintenance fern thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil. Once established, it is surprisingly resilient and requires only regular watering during dry periods to keep its foliage looking fresh and healthy.
Fishtail Fern is ideal for underplanting beneath trees, filling shaded borders, growing in pots and hanging baskets, or creating a soft, natural ground cover in protected areas. Its elegant foliage provides year-round interest and pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants.
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade
- Water: Keep soil evenly moist but well drained
- Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter
- Growth Habit: Clumping evergreen fern
- Best Uses: Shade gardens, pots, hanging baskets, courtyards, under trees, and indoor decoration
